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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. As this is a closed event, a pre-registration process has been put in place. Only Federal employees with proper identification may "walk in"; all others must pre-register by June 1st, so that we can review the request to assure compliance with our intended audience.
This is the 6th Navy Opportunity Forum® sponsored by the Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Office. This year 161 opportunities will be showcased. The Forum provides an effective way for acquisition officers, R&D managers, prime contractors, 1st and 2nd tier suppliers, and defense personnel to preview Navy-funded technologies developed by small business. Each presenting firm has developed a Phase III Transition plan that charts a course to the successful transition of Navy-funded technologies to the appropriate defense applications.
The Forum is consistent with the objectives articulated by Congress in Section 252 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, to "accelerate the transition of technologies, products, and services developed under the Small Business Innovation Research Program to Phase III, including the acquisition process."
Benefits of Attending
- Identify technologies that can directly address your platforms current and future requirements.
- Review the status of funded R&D that is at various TRL's. Many of the technologies will directly address your current technology requirements.
- Initiate relationships with small businesses that have capabilities and technologies that supplement the use of your IRAD funds. These firms’ provide great opportunities for partnering on future work.
- Identify new defense and commercial sector investment opportunities in small businesses that understand investor risk parameters.
- Preview numerous opportunities in relevant technology clusters in three days, as opposed to hosting events in your own location.
- Network with well prepared businesses that have capabilities brochures, quad charts, briefings, and plans to transition. Some firms also have business plans.
- Take advantage of space provided for one-on-one, higher level conversations with company representatives (see Private Meetings).
Over 900 people attended last year's Forum. Companies presenting at the last 3 Forums have cumulatively generated over $343M in follow on R&D funding, investment, and sales. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to leverage the Navy's SBIR investment and team with the nation's leading technology firms.
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